US EditionMichigan authorities are seeking charges of terrorism and assault against man in stabbing of 11 people at a Walmart
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, JUL 29 – Bradford James Gille faces terrorism and 11 assault charges after randomly stabbing shoppers, with all victims expected to survive, officials said.
- On Saturday afternoon, Bradford Gille, a 42-year-old man from Afton, Michigan, stabbed 11 shoppers at a Walmart near Traverse City before bystanders detained him in the parking lot.
- The attack began near the store's checkout lanes and appeared random, with victims ranging from 29 to 84 years old including one Walmart employee, and a 3.5-inch folding knife was used.
- Calls to authorities started at 4:43 p.m. and a sheriff's deputy arrived by 4:46 p.m., while a group of five to six bystanders repeatedly told Gille to drop the knife before detaining him.
- Munson Medical Center reported one patient discharged, two in serious condition, and others in fair condition, while Sheriff Shea praised the quick law enforcement and bystander actions as likely preventing further harm.
- Authorities intend to charge Gille with a terrorism offense and multiple charges of assault with the intent to kill, citing the widespread impact on the community, although his exact motive has not been determined.
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